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Hike

Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 18

Ends at a viewpoint

8.0 mi one way · 164 ft climb · 5,340 ft high point

Colorado · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

This segment passes along Lake Mary and Ladora Lake, reaching a viewpoint on the Denver Orbital Trail.

Elevation

48 ft of gain and 164 ft of descent.

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

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16 mi from you
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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

ViewpointDestination · 7.9 mi in
Wildlife ViewingAlong the way · 4.9 mi in
Ladora LakeAlong the way · 6.3 mi in
ViewpointAlong the way · 6.8 mi in
Lake MaryAlong the way · 6.8 mi in
Parkfield LakeNearby · 2.5 mi in
Upper Derby LakeNearby · 4.9 mi in
Wildlife ViewingNearby · 5.0 mi in
Lower Derby LakeNearby · 5.0 mi in
Wildlife ViewingNearby · 5.9 mi in

Nearby reading

Mile High Music Festival
Dick's Sporting Goods Park

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 8.0 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 48 ft
Descent: 164 ft
High point: 5,340 ft
Low point: 5,206 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: Colorado
Camps within 15 mi: 0
Trailhead: 39.7955° N · 104.7723° W

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12,693 ft of climbing

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Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 4

Ends at Bear Creek Lake

6.0 mi of trails · 539 ft climb

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Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 7

Ends at Chatfield Reservoir

6.4 mi of trails · 227 ft climb

Colorado · Camp 10 mi away

Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 3

Ends at Bear Creek Lake

3.1 mi of trails · 244 ft climb

Colorado

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Excellent
AT&TLTE · Good
T-Mobile5G · Excellent

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Today81°60°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri82°55°Partly Sunny
Sat79°52°Mostly Sunny
Sun73°50°Chance Rain Showers
Mon74°52°Mostly Sunny
Tue78°54°Mostly Sunny
Wed81°55°Mostly Sunny

Today: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 3 to 9 mph SSW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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